Joao Felix
Shape silence into music — discover your own creative voice at keys of the piano. The journey starts today!
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Joao Felix
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
5% off
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Joao - Your piano teacher
Hello My name is Joao and I have over a decade of experience performing and giving music lessons. Besides my master's degrees in architecture and a piano course on the conservatory, I am also a self taught bass player. Currently I also play keyboard and bass on a Toronto based band. Let's go on the amazing journey of what is how to learn a new musical instrument together! I welcome students of all ages, from beginner to intermediate level. You're to old to learn!!! Doesn't matter if you have zero experience or if you just wanna learn a couple of songs to play at the next family Christmas party and be the star of the night. We can tailor a specific program just for you!!! I am able to offer piano lessons in two different languages to better adapt to your specific needs. English or Portuguese are the options. I am fluent in both of them. Let's get in touch and schedule your next lesson!
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Sight Reading
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Piano lessons at a glance
I offer engaging and progressive piano lessons tailored for kids or adults, from complete beginners to intermediates. Having been trained in classical piano and also being a lover of modern music, my teaching style is creative and empathetic without ever forgetting the important fundamentals. I follow a curriculum that blends classical teaching with contemporary techniques. I provide personalized tutoring to ensure your individual progress is the best it can be. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of piano fundamentals while nurturing a great love for music in students of all ages and levels. After an initial conversation and assessment of your musical knowledge and skills, together we can tailor the best personalized plan so you can achieve your desired goals. Let's get in touch and start your musical adventure!!!
92% students praise the teaching style
Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Piano lessons tailored to personal goals
Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Acoustic Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Joao
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scale practice, specifically the C major scale, and hand coordination. They discussed fingerings, intervals, and the historical context of piano music. The student was assigned homework to practice the C major scale with both hands at various octaves and speeds.
Piano Scales: Structure and Fingerings
Historical Evolution of the Piano
The Importance of Practice Speed
The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces, focusing on technical corrections such as accurate note playing, hand usage, and dynamic control. They explored interpretive techniques like phrasing and expressive playing, and practiced specific exercises to enhance finger dexterity and keyboard familiarity. The next lesson will continue with new material after Easter.
Rhythmic Accuracy and Tempo Control
Spatial Awareness and Memorization Techniques
Musical Interpretation: Beyond Mechanics
Finger Dexterity and Independence Exercises
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on metronome use, practicing musical pieces in sections, and developing finger dexterity through technical exercises. They also covered transposing, the natural sign in music, and the importance of scales and arpeggios, with several pieces assigned as homework for the following week.
Effective Metronome Practice
The Natural Sign: Canceling Accidentals
Understanding Transposition and Clef Reading
Finger Dexterity and Hand Independence Exercises
Strategic Practice: Breaking Down Complex Pieces
The Tutor and Student reviewed piano technique and musical interpretation, focusing on dynamic markings, rhythmic accuracy, and phrasing. They practiced several musical pieces, with the Tutor guiding the Student on maintaining tempo, executing correct fingering, and understanding musical notation. Homework was assigned to continue practicing these concepts and exploring new exercises.
Piano Maintenance and Tuning
Musical Dynamics: MP and P
Musical Articulation and Tempo Control
Rhythm and Meter in Music
Piano Fingerings and Technique
The piano lesson focused on understanding musical intervals (half steps and whole steps), the function of key signatures, and musical dynamics. The student practiced playing new pieces, received instruction on legato technique, and was given specific practice directives including metronome speeds.
Musical Dynamics (Volume)
Crescendo and Decrescendo
Whole Steps and Half Steps on the Piano
Accidentals: Sharps and Flats
Legato vs. Staccato Playing
The tutor and student worked on piano pieces, focusing on rhythmic interpretation, phrasing, and hand coordination. They practiced new exercises that utilized a wider range of the keyboard and introduced accidentals (flats). The student was assigned several pieces for homework, with a specific emphasis on recognizing and playing flats correctly, and applying interpretative techniques to their playing.
Musical Interpretation and Phrasing
Time Signatures and Rhythmic Emphasis
Expanding Keyboard Range and Hand Coordination
Accidentals: Flats and Their Application
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
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